(1) The director may revoke, suspend, or decline to renew a cross-connection control program administrator certificate, a backflow prevention assembly tester, approved training providers, or accredited agencies for good cause as may be warranted to protect the public health if the person fails to implement timely corrective actions when requested. Examples of valid reasons for certification revocation, suspension, or renewal denial include:
- (a) acting in disregard for public health or safety;
- (b) engaging in activities beyond the scope of certification;
- (c) misinterpreting or falsifying figures or reports concerning backflow prevention assembly or test results;
- (d) failing to provide timely and adequate notice as may be required;
- (e) installing or repairing a backflow prevention assembly that is not certified; or
- (f) implementing a change in the design, material, or operational characteristics of a certified backflow prevention assembly thereby invalidating the backflow prevention assembly certification.
- (2) The director may authorize division staff to investigate unprofessional or unacceptable conduct under Title R309.
- (3) Before taking action, the director may consult with the cross-connection control advisory committee.
- (4) The director shall take appropriate actions in response to the findings of any investigation.
KEY: drinking water, cross-connection control, backflow prevention assembly tester
Date of Last Change: November 19, 2025
Notice of Continuation: February 10, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 19-4-104(4)(a); 63G-3